Whether or not you were an avid reader in school, classic literature shapes your day-to-day speech and understanding of the world. Literary allusions are an important hallmark of collective culture. This article traces the pervasive use of book references currently in the media. Can you name the sources?

Math teachers create classroom strategies that ensure students understand the mathematical concepts appropriate for their grade; they develop lesson plans, prepare the class for exams, and assign homework.

With so many distractions facing students today, few educators have considered implementing social media into their lesson plans. After all, Twitter will do little to help students with their algebra, and a chemistry project probably can't be completed through Facebook.

A blended learning course combines online components with in-class or offline components so that students are supported in both platforms. The research about blended learning and its effects on students shows a range of opinions.

In 2012, Washington State became the 42nd state to allow charter schools, and by a narrow margin. If charter schools are meant to provide high quality education, why is there such a debate around them, and why don't all states allow these types of schools? Find out what you should know about charter schools.

As technology has improved and become more affordable, schools have incorporated video equipment, computers and other electronics into classrooms in order to make learning more engaging. More recently, educators and researchers alike have looked into the effectiveness of mobile technology in schools. Mobile devices are projected to outnumber humans by the end of 2013, according to the Guardian, and many wonder about the benefits of leveraging tablets and smartphones in classroom lessons.

Passionate and properly-trained educators are one of the most crucial elements of successful environmental programs. See how environmental education is becoming a significant aspect of K-12 science curriculum.

Students in the U.S. lack a basic STEM education and, despite high unemployment, jobs in the STEM fields remain open. Learn how and why an investment towards a greater STEM curriculum in the U.S. is critical to remaining internationally competitive.

Integrating technology into class curriculum can be difficult, especially when it comes to video games. For those teachers still unsure about where to start, here's further justification about how and why gamification has become an efficient strategy in modern learning with ideas for you to start your transition.